Lamar Jackson is officially out with a high ankle sprain, Tyler Huntley is starting, and the Bengals are coming off a bye at full health. Kickoff is today at 1 PM ET in Baltimore.

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Cincy Region
A group of Bengals fans in jerseys posing together at a tailgate

AFC NORTH FOOTBALL, CINCY STYLE

You never know what will happen when the Bengals face the Ravens, but you CAN plan on it being a true AFC North battle. The team may be hitting the field in Baltimore this week, but you can still get the full game-day experience right here in Cincinnati. Gather your friends, find a favorite local sports bar and settle in for four quarters of football. While you’re here, make time for Cincinnati’s legendary food, drinks and fall attractions.

THE GAME
Jackson Is Out, Huntley Starts

Lamar Jackson

Jackson was limited all week, drew a questionable tag Friday, then was ruled out Saturday. High ankle sprain. He said himself he'd be doing a "disservice" to his team going out there before his body is ready. This is his third straight miss. Baltimore is 7-12 without him since 2018 and 1-1 this season with Huntley starting. Huntley's career record as a starter is 6-7. He's completed 70.8% of his passes for 429 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions this year, but last week against Cleveland his offense was stalled.

THE OFFENSE
Chase and Higgins Are Both In

Tee Higgins

Chase is off the injury report entirely. So is Higgins. Both practiced full this week, and all 53 active roster players are available today. Chase has 27 catches for 289 yards and four touchdowns this season. Against Baltimore specifically, he's averaging 7.5 catches for 120.4 yards per game across 10 career games. Higgins leads the team in receiving yards with 423 and is tied with Chase in receptions at 27.

Chase knows he hasn't had a 100-yard game yet this season and said it's "a really big key on why I'm so low." His goal today: "Shut the crowd up." Higgins said it Thursday: "He's going to get it going. You best believe that. It's coming. I've just got a feeling." Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey on defending Chase: "It would be cool if I didn't match up with him so much." He also called Higgins "right up there with him in the top 10 in this league."

THE DEFENSE
Stopping Henry, Handling Hendrickson

Bengals at Ravens

Derrick Henry has 534 yards and seven touchdowns this season. In eight career games against the Bengals he's averaged 5.4 yards per carry with five touchdowns, including 100 yards on 11 carries the last time these teams met in Cincinnati. Bryan Cook called him "a freight train running around out there" and said the assignment is simple: "You have to get him before the second level." Cook was part of two Chiefs wins over Baltimore in which Henry finished with 46 and 42 rushing yards. Dexter Lawrence at Wednesday's practice: "We gotta tackle this week. We got to wrap him up and bring him down." Lawrence has helped Cincinnati lead the league in run-stuff rate at 23 percent through five weeks.

Cook was never fully healthy in the Week 5 win over Miami but is at full strength today. Kyle Dugger practiced full Thursday and Friday after missing time since Week 3, and Taylor said he's made "great progress." Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, and B.J. Hill all took veteran rest days Friday and will all play.

On the pass rush, Trey Hendrickson recorded 61 sacks as a Bengal, made four Pro Bowls, and was a key piece of the Super Bowl LVI run. He's now on the other sideline, coming off eight quarterback pressures and a sack against Cleveland with a 22.7 percent pressure rate on 26 pass-rush snaps, third among all edge rushers. Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson: "I believe that this game for him is about to be like one of those multiple-sack games." Hendrickson's response: "As a Christian, I forgive, and obviously I move on." Burrow: "It'll be fun. I got to practice with him for a long time, and I'm sure he's excited to hit me a little bit after not hitting me for so long."

THE ROSTER
Shemar Stewart Drawing Trade Interest

Shemar Stewart

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that a few teams are tracking Stewart as a possible trade target ahead of the November 10 deadline. The 2025 first-round pick has played 17 defensive snaps this season, behind fourth edge rusher Cedric Johnson at 83. Fowler noted the Bengals don't typically move young draft picks, but "it would be surprising if the Bengals haven't received inquiries."

COMING UP

Sun Nov 1, 1 PM ET, vs. Tennessee Titans (CBS)

Bengal Jim & Friends Updates

Back in the Jungle: Titans Tailgate, Sunday, November 1

Bengal Jim and Friends tailgate at Lot E and Smale Park

After a few weeks away, it’s time to get the WHO DEY FAMILY back together! And you KNOW we’re going to have some FUN!

📅 Sunday, November 1st
📍 Lot E & Smale Park (@CincyParks)
⏰ Party starts at 9 AM!
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND & FAMILY FRIENDLY! EVERYONE WELCOME!

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED CHARITY: @MadisHouse! We’re raising money and awareness for an incredible organization doing amazing things in our community!

🎤 SPECIAL PERFORMANCE! @KDrama513 takes the stage around 11!
🥃 BENGAL BOMBS TOAST! Our friend Tiffany Krylov is coming ALL THE WAY FROM AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 to lead our famous Bengal Bombs toast!
🎧 @TrubMuzik bringing the energy all morning, including her Tailgate Time Machine! Sound powered by @CinMusicAccel
🌭 @Skyline_Chili: Cincinnati’s finest!
🍕 @Donatos
🥯 EVERYTHING BAGELS
🍽️ GATHER CATERING: Taking care of our VIP guests!
🍺 @drinkgaragebeer & @HighGrainBeer: Keeping those drinks COLD!
🐯 BENGALS LEGENDS! Ickey Woods & David Fulcher!
🧢 @CincyHat: Grab your Bengal Jim & Friends hat collab! Limited amount left!
🏈 @BengalsBids: Autographed memorabilia and more!
🎨 Face painting, giveaways, music, surprises every tailgate!
🃏 @bicyclecards with Bengal Jim and Friends Tailgate Deck of Cards!

Spain Game Watch Party at HighGrain, Sunday, November 8

Bengals vs Falcons Spain Game watch party at HighGrain Brentwood

NOT GOING TO MADRID? WE’VE GOT A SPOT FOR YOU RIGHT HERE AT HOME!

📅 Sunday, November 8th
📍 HighGrain Brewing, Brentwood Location
⏰ Doors open at 9 AM!
🎟️ Door prizes & giveaways
🧡 Charity raffle
🍺 Tailgate koozies
🏈 A former Bengal or TWO in the house!
🐯 BIG BURROW will be there!

Great food, COLD drinks, great friends and BENGALS FOOTBALL!

NO PASSPORT OR PLANE TICKET NEEDED!

Wear your stripes, bring your crew and let’s PACK THE HOUSE!

Charlotte Road Tailgate

Bengal Jim and Friends Charlotte road tailgate

🔥 CHARLOTTE, December 20 vs. Panthers

🐯 Over 1,500 Bengals fans joined us in Charlotte in 2024.

💪 We're coming back to do it AGAIN!

Kenny for Canton

Kenny for Canton

Who Dey. See you next week. 🐯

-Bengal Jim and Friends